TN4x4Xterra 2nd Gen Build

TN4x4Xterra

Suspension Lift
Location
Knoxville, TN
I wanted this thread to be different than the TNX Build thread but I just don't have time for it so here's the copy/paste job.

Username: TN4x4Xterra
Year: 2012
Make: Nissan
Model: Xterra
Trim: PRO-4X Auto
Color: White (Avalanche)

Factory Options:
-Off-Road Pkg with M226 Elock Rear Axle
-Rockford Fosgate 300watt Sound system
-Auto trans
-3.36 Gear Ratio

Engine:
-Nissan 4.0 DOHC V6

Exterior:
-Dephep Drop in Basket
-Locking Wetbox Handle
-PIAA DENO-3 REAR RED FOG LIGHT
-Rigid Industries 20" Combo LED Bar
-Raptor Mod

Armor
-Stock Skidplates
-Hefty Fabworks Sliders with Treadplates

Interior:
-GPS Dock Mount
-Scangauge II with Blendmount
-Maglight Flashlight in Cargo area
-WeatherTech Cargo Cover
-Full V-LEDS Dome lights
-Raingler Nets

Suspension and Axles:
-Stock Bilsteins
-Timbrens Rear Bumpstops

Mods Wanted/On Order:
-To be updated soon. Sorry, the suspense still awaits! LOL :D

Comments: This will be a slow build thread but this site has been great in helping me with my researching and seeing how I had a 1st gen, I know what I need to get that meets my wheeling needs, but at the same time, keeping it as my DD since I do a 50 mile commute each day.

Here's a short story about me and my passion for Xterras, I owned a 2001 Nissan Xterra SE in Alpine Green. It was my first 4x4 so I wanted to see how far it can go mod-wise, and I had installed Shrock sliders, Shrock Skids, Shrock front bumper with WARN XD9000, tons of off-road lights, many more to list. Sadly, there was some family trouble and I had to sell it to help my family out (Still wishing I kept it for trail rig). Here's a couple pics of it:

2001 Xterra:
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After I sold it, I got a Ford Explorer Sport Trac, it was a nice truck but it started having problems, with 8 visits to the dealership in less than 2 years with repeated results of not being fixed so I had enough of it plus warranty was about to expire so didn't want to be stuck with the out of warranty repairs so I traded it in:

Ford Explorer Sport Trac:
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Then after I traded it in, I had scoured every car lot looking for SUVs and none had what I wanted as capable of going off-road, recovery points, aftermarkets, etc so I decided to give the Xterra another try seeing I had owned one and it was the most reliable car I have ever owned, so took one out for a test drive and I was immediately sold on it! Bought a 2012 Xterra Pro-4x!

2012 Xterra Pro-4x:
Day I bought it:
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More Pics:
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5/5/2012:
Heftys Sliders:

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5/8/12
V-LEDS Dome Lights

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5/25/12
Raingler Nets

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8/5/12
LED Backup lights/License Plate (Cell pics don't capture LEDs very well)

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10/22/12
20" Rigids/Switch and Raptor Mod: (Cell pics don't capture LEDs very well)

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Gobi Ladder

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See Next Post below for more pics!

This is all for now! More pics as I work on some mods eventually.
 
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TN4x4Xterra

Suspension Lift
Location
Knoxville, TN
1/12/13
Fog Light HIDs

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Before (Just stock headlights only):
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After with stock headlights and HID Fogs (Pic doesn't do it justice, the HIDs out brights the headlights):
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3/1/13
Auxiliary Fuse Box and 5-switch control box with OTRATTW switches

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3/28/13
Rear LED Lights

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Will get some night pics later.

3/28/13
Rock LED Lights

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Will get night pics later.

5/23/2013
Traffic Advisor




9/1/2013

Night Shots

Here's some nightshots.

I was headed home and I decided to take a country road home, saw a couple having car trouble and activated all of my lights to warn traffic and stayed until a tow truck arrived. This was around 3am in the morning. The pics was taken after the tow truck left with the disabled vehicle.

Full front Lights and side lights:

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Full Rear Light and side lights:

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Traffic bar warning drivers rounding the curve:

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This is all for now! More pics as I work on some mods eventually.
 
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TN4x4Xterra

Suspension Lift
Location
Knoxville, TN
I got my package in today, I was surprised it came in today seeing that I was scheduled to get them on Tuesday, Jan 22nd of this year but it came much earlier than that!

I feel like a kid on a Christmas day, rippin' boxes out!

This is what it came in, very well packaged:
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As you can see, its very well packed inside the box, all styrofoam:
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Lightbar and its mounts plus 4 allen wrenches included: (Man I gotta vacuum the carpet!)
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Lightbar and mounts assembled together:
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I have to say the quality is very impressive, and I caution you guys to be careful with the side vent fins, they are very sharp and I almost cut my finger on them so handle with care on the side fins (where you screw the mount into). It looks top notch and I'm impressed with it, seeing I have a few of Rigid Industries products.

I probably won't be able to install them for a while but I look forward to seeing the light output on these bad boys!
 
S

Steeze

Guest
That's cool the Totron's seem to be of good quality... I've thought about getting some but wasn't sure with the whole made in China thing. Good ****!
 

TN4x4Xterra

Suspension Lift
Location
Knoxville, TN
So hows the comparison between Rigid and totron? They look good.

Rigid is a little bit brighter if by side to side with Totron but only a minimal difference. The only difference is the IP Rating.

If you want to save $$$$, go Totron. I have both Rigids and Totron and they have great quality as housing goes...I've been buying Totron lately due to the price difference.

There's a GB going on over TNX for Totron LEDs if you're interested.
 

drbandkgb

Titan Swapped / SAS'd
Founding Member
Check out ironman4x4's LEDs.. I have a couple and they are wicked and best part is pricing..
 

NMTerras

Suspension Lift
Location
New Mexico
I'm having issues with my 20" totron...in addition to fading, the holes where the bolts attach the feet to the light have stripped out and it rattled loose. Had to uninstall in my driveway while wearing a suit. Not fun.

P.s. glad you're back stevin
 

Tay-Lo

I'm the king of junk food!
Location
Upstate SC
I don't want to thread jack your build thread but thanks everybody for the suggestions, I'll have to do some research on brands, mounting options and wait for the cash.
 

drbandkgb

Titan Swapped / SAS'd
Founding Member
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You can build your own style light bar with the 7" I'm adding one on my bumper and I have a 20" on the roof
 

TN4x4Xterra

Suspension Lift
Location
Knoxville, TN
Nice pics Dave.

How do you connect those lights together?

And say if I'm running 4 of these lights, how is it wired to each other?

I've never seen them in person so that's why I'm asking.
 

drbandkgb

Titan Swapped / SAS'd
Founding Member
Nice pics Dave.

How do you connect those lights together?

And say if I'm running 4 of these lights, how is it wired to each other?

I've never seen them in person so that's why I'm asking.

They have mounts that connect each bar..
They have normal led cables so.. I guess one would have to figure out the wiring..
 

Tay-Lo

I'm the king of junk food!
Location
Upstate SC
I looks like theres a clip to connect them and run 1 main wire then tap off of that individually.

My question about them is, on the larger bars can the mounts be moved side to side? If so Thats probably what I'll get when the time comes.
 
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